A DAD'S VOW TO PROTECT HIS SON 'I'LL GET GEORGE THROUGH THIS'

WILLIAM IS TAKING EXTRA CARE TO SHIELD HIS FIRSTBORN

Eldest Wales child, Prince George, is said to be “clinging like glue” to his devoted father as he struggles to comprehend the ordeal his family are going through with his mum’s cancer diagnosis.

“Everyone is keeping a careful eye on George,” reveals one palace source.

William and Kate broke the news to the future heir before telling his younger siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

“The children were informed separately so that George could in turn be supportive of Charlotte and Louis. He was totally lost before his mum and dad sat him down and told him the truth.”

Even so, it’s a lot for a 10-year-old to handle. George has already lost his great-granny and great-grandfather on top of the scary news that his grandpa King Charles is also battling cancer.

“George has been through the mill these past few weeks and he’s old enough to be aware of what’s going on. It’s been a lot for him to handle, and he’s sticking close by his Dad’s side,” our palace source says.

“William has been an absolute pillar of strength for all of them, but sadly, he also knows exactly just how George must be feeling. George is only five years younger than he was when he lost his own mum.”

With Kate optimistic about her prognosis and future, she and William have worked hard to privately reassure and counsel George, Charlotte and Louis, but cancer is a terrifying word to anyone, let alone your own kids.